Engine Temp Sensor issues

[nkaperry]

I am riding a 2003 Firebolt XB9R.

I need to replace the engine temp sensor (Buell part #P1278.K which superseded part #Y0605.K) and it has been back-ordered for a while now. This part is nowhere to find, no dealership in the U.S, nor any other website out there) I am now looking into alternatives to get back on the road. Does anyone know the resistor used or the resistance of the engine temp sensor on this bike. Or a similar resistor/engine temp sensor from another company or a car that uses such a part....Any help is appreciated as this is getting very frustrating. Thanks

Kyle

 

[Rays]

Kyle, I recently ran into similar trouble with my '06 Uly. The original part number for the '06 12X is 32564-99YC. When I ordered one of these the dealer advised me that it was superseded by Y0605.K and ordered that. Weeks later I was advised that this was obsolete and no longer available - bad luck. I wasn't aware of the other number P1278.K (and it seems that at the time the HD parts system didn't flag that), so I asked the dealer had they actually tried the old original number.
They hadn't and lo and behold when they tried that number directly there were two in stock locally!!! (really smart parts system).
Anyway, might be worth a try. [confused]

 

[nkaperry]

Thanks Rays, I have also seen that original number although I thought the system would of caught such an issue. Maybe I need to harass the dealership a bit more and throw more part numbers at them...jeeez. What dealership are you dealing with? Thanks

 

[Rays]

Kyle,

I'm in Melbourne, Australia - I can ask the dealer for current availability and price on that old part number on Monday if you want.

 

[nkaperry]

Thanks Rays. Shoot me an email on whichever forum directly when you get a chance to check on that. I will cross-check the older part numbers in the mean-time. I appreciate it!

Kyle

 

[nkaperry]

Engine temp sensor socket. Cost me $5 opposed to buying it for $40.